Casual HGV Driver/Demonstrator

Department: Transport

Reporting to: Driver Team Leader

Location: Head Office, Wakefield

The Company

At Horizon Platforms we are proud to be a leading provider of Rental Solutions, Powered Access equipment sales and training. Our customers work indoors at height, and require a fast, flexible, and safe service solution. Established in 2008, Horizon has a passion for providing outstanding customer service and plans to significantly grow the business. We genuinely value our people, so much so that in 2021 we took the decision to transition to employee ownership. So today, Horizon doesn't just have employees, it has co-owners! We are a down-to-earth organisation with an unwavering commitment towards being able to “Just Say Yes” to our customers’ requests.

Job Purpose

As Casual Driver/Demonstrator, you will work with our Transport team on an ad-hoc basis in line with both our business demands and your own availability. This may include weekend working. You will be the main point of face-to-face contact with our customers when delivering and collecting Powered Access Platforms throughout the North of England. Always providing outstanding service, you will also demonstrate the safe and effective use of our equipment where our customers require it.

Responsibilities

• Teamwork: Work closely with the Transport Planning, Hire Desk and Service teams to ensure an efficient and professional delivery service. Provide holiday cover for colleagues as needed. Work flexibly to support colleagues as required.
• Positivity: Demonstrate the Company Values in everything you do. Respect all colleagues and customers, being polite and courteous at all times.
• Ownership: Deliver and collect Powered Access Platforms throughout the North of England. Take responsibility for your own delivery schedule. Ensure you work to Company health and safety guidelines at all times. Ensure the safety and cleanliness of own vehicle, always notifying an appropriate manager where any issue is identified. Consider both the environmental and financial impact of fuel consumption by always driving as efficiently as possible. Complete all work required in accordance with the applicable regulations and directives – UK Driving Hours and Working Time Directive. Act as main point of face-to-face contact with our customers. Deliver a quality service, always striving to exceed expectations. Maintain good communication with the Hire Desk, advising of any delays to ensure the customer is kept updated. Demonstrate the use of equipment to customers on delivery, ensuring all questions are answered clearly and knowledgably.

Skills Required:

• Clean Class 2 Driving Licence essential.
• Minimum 25 years of age to satisfy Company Fleet Insurance requirements.
• Previous experience of loading, unloading and securing heavy plant would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and take responsibility.
• Passionate and willing to provide exceptional levels of customer service.
• Willing and able to overcome challenging situations.
• An excellent communicator with people at any level within an organisation.
• A flexible approach, with a willingness and ability to react positively to changing business demands.

Apply Now

If you like the sound of Horizon and know that you can meet our expectations, simply show us why we should consider you for this role by sending your cover letter and CV to bebeverley.rudd@horizonplatforms.co.uk. Discover more about what life is like for co-owners at Horizon Platforms. We offer attractive rewards and benefits for all team members.